Hornsby Bend celebrates 50 years as a birding destination
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Facility marks anniversary with four days of birding, workshops, presentations and art, October 8-11.
Town Hall meeting for Downtown Austin Plan
Oct. 10 meeting for discussion on visions and ideas about nine proposed geographic districts in Downtown Austin.
Illegal right-of-way signage swept away
Code Compliance Department confiscates more than 2,000 signs from public rights-of-way.
City Council highlights for Oct. 1
Council actions include setting a property tax rate, multi-year HIV needs assessment, the Corridor Council and disposal of obsolete Austin Energy transformers.
Community Court celebrates 10-year anniversary
Court addresses community needs by providing alternative sentences to rehabilitate offenders.
City celebrates groundbreaking for Franklin Gardens Senior Housing
East Austin project will provide one-bedroom units near downtown for low-income senior households.
COA Employees kick off Combined Charities Campaign
City begins annual month-long effort that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable organizations.
Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions in effect
Water use restrictions, including once-per-week watering schedule, effective until further notice.
"Big Push" to reduce ozone emissions in Central Texas
Reduce the number of motor vehicle trips, energy consumption and avoid activities that increase ozone emissions; more information at www.ozoneheroes.com.
Grants foster digital inclusion
Create a community where everyone has access to facilities and skills to thrive in a digital society.
Los T-Birds land at Live From the Plaza
Free music show at City Hall's Davidson Plaza, noon Oct. 9.
CITY OF AUSTIN ADOPTED TAX RATE
THE CITY OF AUSTIN ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 8.0 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $22.00.
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